My Thick Accent

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In this captivating episode, we explore the fascinating connection between migration, xenophobia, and evolutionary biology. Our guest Marielys is an expert in the field with a background in Industrial Microbiology and Law, shares insights from their research and upcoming book on the topic. Discover how our evolutionary history shapes migration patterns, and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by immigrants and marginalized communities.

Listen to thought-provoking discussion that will expand your perspective and inspire positive change. Dive into the intersection of biology, migration, and human behaviour with our exceptional guest.

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• Marielys' Work in Georgia
• Marielys' Work in Arizona
• Refugees and Wildlife Migration

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In this episode, we discuss the unique journey of immigrants and the challenges they face along the way. Our guest, Idan moved to Canada in 2016 from Israel as an international student to pursue human resources management from Thompson's River University in Camp Loom, British Columbia. He was a club president at the Thompson River University Toastmasters Club and the executive member of the Human Resources Management Club, and has also worked as a Student Systems Support Analyst. Currently, he is an executive for Ontario PC Party.
With such a diverse range of experiences, Idan brings a wealth of knowledge and perspectives to the conversation.

Dive in and learn more from Idan's personal journey and the valuable insights he has to offer.

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• Idan's Twitter
• Idan's Youtube

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Urvish moved to Canada in 2018 as an international student to study at George Brown college. 5 years later, he's now a professor at Centennial College and Chief Technology Officer at Orbit 5 where he instill in students that job search is not daunting, writing resume is not tedious and networking or job interviews are not intimidating at all.
Listen to learn more about the values in your job search he can add, and how he embraced the experiences he already had.

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• Orbit 5 Website

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As we approach a milestone with 25 episodes under our belt, we thought it would be a great opportunity to take a look back at the top 5 most downloaded episodes of the show. Over the course of these episodes, we've had the pleasure of speaking with a diverse range of guests, each with their own unique perspectives and experiences as immigrants.
So, whether you're a long-time listener of the show or tuning in for the first time, join us as we look back on some of the most memorable moments from My Thick Accent. Let's get started!

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Top 5 Most Downloaded Episodes:

• It's Okay To Have An Accent | Ft. Rashmi Aggarwal Ep. 010
• Start Looking Beyond Ethnicities | Ft. Rishin Chatterjee Ep. 016
• Let's Re-Define Immigrants | Ft. Ritika Saraswat Ep. 017
• What Happens In Yukon, Canada? | Ft. Khushboo Aggarwal Ep. 018
• Discrimination From Fellow Immigrants | Ft. Gursahib Singh Ep. 025

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In this second special celebratory episode, we invited back Ramneet Brar to reflect on our podcast journey so far. We discussed various topics such as life as an international student, revisited old podcast episodes, and touched upon the topic of patriarchy. It was a joy to catch up with Ramneet and explore some of the more personal aspects of our journeys, as well as to delve deeper into the process of creating and producing a podcast. Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and look ahead to the exciting future of My Thick Accent.

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• IS-Empower Website
• Ramneet's Portfolio

Previous episodes mentioned in this podcast episode:

• Episode 5 | Ft. Bani Singh
• Episode 6 | Ft. Ash Lamba
• Episode 8 | Ft. Ramneet Brar
• Episode 22 | Ft. Shola Rose

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In this episode of My Thick Accent, we're reflecting on the journey so far as we mark the 25th episode milestone. Joining us today is a very special guest, who will be sharing their insights on the immigrant experience and turning the tables on the host by asking the questions. In a world where we're often encouraged to move on to the next big thing, we're taking a moment to appreciate the small victories and recognize the progress we've made. It's a chance for us to connect, reminisce, and celebrate our journey together. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy this special episode with us!

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• Youtube Channel
• Gurasis x Immigrand
• Sagar's Instagram
• Book 1:1 Session with Sagar

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Gursahib moved to Canada in 2018 to pursue his Post Graduation in Embedded systems from Confederation college in Thunder Bay. Understanding how full of struggle an immigrant's life is and how important it is to gain the practical information about what to expect when you arrive in Canada, he started his YouTube channel in 2021, who now has around 270k subscribers with more than 160 videos and
millions of views.
His YT journey was also featured on CBC.ca and is also probably one of the Top Educational Content Creators on Instagram regarding living in Canada.

Listen to  learn more from him about his journey of living in Canada and becoming his own father and own mother, and how he's guiding the new and upcoming international students like an elder brother.

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• Gursahib's Instagram
• Gursahib's YouTube
• Book a call with Gursahib
• The Aimer's Community

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David moved to Canada 17 years ago from Columbia. Considering his trajectory of experiences from being a English as a Second Language Teacher in Columbia to being a Career Counsellor for the City of Toronto, to being a Professor at ILAC International College and now a Professor teaching Digital Skills for Life and Work at George Brown college. He definitely understands the pains and needs of immigrants and started his venture 6 years ago called Orbit 5 that aims to disrupt and change the negative language that is used around all things career.

Listen to learn more from him how he's able to retain all the above in his mind and how he can help you in your daily job search grind.

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• Orbit 5
• Get a Free Resume Review from David

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Dakshima moved to Canada in 2016 from Sri Lanka. Before moving, She was a private legal practitioner for 8 years, often taking on pro-bono cases to aid underprivileged clients in the community. It wasn't until she immigrated to Canada that she felt there was another path to providing support.
She's a board member in the Gender and Sexual Diversity Board of Calgary Police Services and founder of Dilipani, meaning "A Guiding Lamp" and she calls it a sign of hope for those struggling with their sexual identities.

Listen to learn more from her about her story that she wrote, and refused to be in other people's stories just a footnote.

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• Dilipani Website
• Dilipani Instagram

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Shola move to Canada in 2019 from Nigeria. She has done comprehensive work with UNICEF as a Social Policy Consultant and other non-governmental organizations for the development of Nigeria. Her Canadian journey started as an Employment Counselor for World Skills Employment, subsequently Project Manager for Ontario Health Teams and now works with Canadian Red Cross.

Listen to her story how she found her groove in the Canadian workplace and crossed the barriers that new comers face.

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